Head Miller

3 weeks ago

Riebeek West, South Africa Scholtz Partners International (Pty) Ltd Full time

Head Miller - Lead Our Milling Operations 

Our client, a Western Cape flour mill, is seeking an experienced Head Miller to lead end-to-end mill operations

What we offer: 
Riebeek Wes, Western Cape based
Working hours: 8:00 - 16:00
Market-related salary
Corporate/Smart casual environment

Essential Experience: 
5+ years wheat flour milling experience 
3-5 years in senior/chief/head miller position
Proven track record improving extraction, OEE, and product quality
Hands-on experience with roll stands, sifters, purifiers, pneumatics
Leadership of multi-shift operations
HACCP/GMP implementation in food manufacturing

Key Skills: 
Strong mill flow understanding and optimization
Analytical problem-solving with data-driven decisions
Planning and scheduling to meet demand efficiently
Team leadership and performance management
Continuous improvement mindset (PDCA/Lean)
Safety-first approach with attention to detail

Qualifications Required: 
SAGMA Certified (Essential)
MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Basic LIMS/QA data entry experience

What You'll Do: 
Lead wheat intake, conditioning, grinding, sifting & packing operations
Ensure target extraction, quality, safety & cost efficiency
Manage milling team across multiple shifts
Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain & Finance

Key Performance Areas: 
Achieve extraction targets and minimize waste
Maintain on-spec flour quality and compliance
Improve OEE and reduce unplanned downtime
Reduce energy consumption and cost per ton
Zero safety incidents and full compliance
Deliver quantified continuous improvement benefits

Ready to lead a world-class milling operation?

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